Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb outrepasser

Introduction to the verb outrepasser

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The English translation of the French verb outrepasser is “to exceed” or “to go beyond.” It is pronounced as “oo-treh-pah-seh.”

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Outrepasser originates from the Old French word “outrepassier,” meaning “to pass over” or “to cross.” It is most often used in everyday French to describe going beyond a certain limit or boundary, whether it be physical, moral, or legal.

Here are three simple examples of its usage with their respective English translations:

Il ne faut pas outrepasser la vitesse maximale autorisée sur cette route. (One must not exceed the maximum speed limit on this road.)
En outrepassant ses pouvoirs, le président a créé une crise politique. (By overstepping his powers, the president created a political crisis.)
L’entreprise a outrepassé les attentes du marché en enregistrant des bénéfices record. (The company went beyond market expectations by recording record profits.)

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Outrepasser – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of outrepasser

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	outrepasse	Je outrepasse les limites.	I exceed the limits.
Tu	outrepasses	Tu outrepasses tes devoirs.	You exceed your duties.
Il	outrepasse	Il outrepasse ses compétences.	He exceeds his skills.
Elle	outrepasse	Elle outrepasse ses peurs.	She overcomes her fears.
On	outrepasse	On outrepasse souvent les règles.	We often break the rules.
Nous	outrepassons	Nous outrepassons les obstacles.	We overcome the obstacles.
Vous	outrepassez	Vous outrepassez vos limites.	You exceed your limits.
Ils	outrepassent	Ils outrepassent leurs droits.	They exceed their rights.
Elles	outrepassent	Elles outrepassent leurs attentes.	They exceed their expectations.